Thursday, January 27, 2011

Wow, what a party tonight!!!

I started our new class tonight and I have over 40 people ready to party! It was an amazing night. I could feel the energy in the room like lighting going from person to person. What a great way to start the session.

I love me some Zumba kittens! Burn Baby Burn those pounds off our hot bods.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

New Session!!!


Beto - The Zumba Creator - He's The Man!!!


Phew! I have been working hard on our new Zumba routine for our new session that starts Thursday. Call me at 419-351-7285 and I will be happy to give you all the information for getting started on a new you. I am so excited about the new music! I have attended a Zumba Jam and Master's class in the past month. I am going to an advanced instructor seminar in March to further my certification and I am signing up for the famous Zumba conference in Florida, in July. Just when I think there can't be anymore fun to be had, I meet these amazing professionals that kick out some music that instantly makes your body move. Woot! Woot!

I'm ready! Are you??? Bring a water bottle and a towel to wipe off the overglow. Make sure you dress light. It may be cold outside, but it heats up when the party starts! Caliente!!!!!

Come on out and break out of the exercise routine and have yourself a Zumbalicious time!!!!!!!!!!

Monday, January 10, 2011

Welcome Zumba Kittens!!! Meow.....Zoot Zoot!!!

Hey Zumba Kittens,

Welcome to my Zumba blog. I am certified Zumba instructor Cindy Ramirez. I hope you are here to learn more about Zumba and join the party (If you haven't already). I call you kittens instead of cougars because Zumba will keep you forever young. The music makes you come alive and you can't help but shake what your mama gave ya. We dance to mostly Latin music like Salsa, Merengue, Reggae, Cumbia, plus a few little surprises thrown in there once in a while.

Zumba is not a step-by-step dance class. You move by feeling the music. I have dances that I use for every song and you are welcome to follow me, add your own moves, or even make your own dance. I am up there leading the class so you can have fun, not challenge you. I will not correct your moves because they are your moves. If I'm looking at you it is because I want to see your smile. There are no Zumba police anywhere to be found, I promise. I use easy to follow steps that can be done slow or fast, it is up to you. If you aren't glowing, pick it up. If you are glowing, take to down a notch (women glow, not sweat).

Zumba was created by Beto. You should watch him move, he is hot, hot, hot - caliente! He was in Colombia in the mid 90's teaching an aerobics class and forgot his music. He ran to his car and to get his personal music and the class LOVED it and Zumba was born. In 2001 Beto brought his Zumba to Florida where two gentlemen realized the potential of this fitness craze and helped Beto by backing him financially and Zumba took off all over the world.

I have been teaching Zumba since 2008. I was getting hooked on it (like everyone does) and my friend from Washington State was teaching Zumba and talked me into taking an instructor course. It was shaky in the beginning but I found my confidence with the help of this infectious music and now Zumba is part of who I am.

I teach Zumba on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-8 pm in Bedford Michigan. I was teaching Zumba 5 times a week ( at various locations) but I have 5 kids, and a full time job as a high school teacher, so I cut back a bit. Even though I teach twice a week, I spend hours dancing at home, attending workshops, Zumba Jams, Master classes, conferences, and searching music and videos. Like I said, "It is who I am." I occasionally teach at my school in our dance class or for coaches that want to give their athletes a break from regular workouts. The students love it.

Give me a call if you would like to check out my Zumba class. My cell is 419-351-7285. I am also listed on the zumba.com website as a certified instructor. I work your mind, body, and soul, as well as help you leave my class with a smile on your face. I love the way I feel when I dance Zumba style, I think you will too!

Zumba!
Cindy